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29,794 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by stop lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?
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Q896JEY is a 1997 Caterham Super 7 in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1997 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 17,365 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Caterham Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q896JEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 29 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was Q896JEY registered?
Q896JEY is a 1997 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 1 July 1997.
Is Q896JEY safe to buy?
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